Senior Accountant

Pacific Staffing; California (MO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead core accounting functions, improve processes, and support a high-performing finance team. The role emphasizes general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support.

The position offers full-time, remote work with a preference for candidates located in Northern California. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, U.S. GAAP expertise, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Proven ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other GL transactions.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide explanations.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports.
• Support AP, AR, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other core accounting functions.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation; identify process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Audit support

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification in progress (plus)

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Pacific Staffing is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a rapidly growing organization . This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading core accounting functions, improving processes, and supporting a high-performing finance team. The Senior Accountant supports key financial operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial reporting, and audit support. This role requires strong analytical skills, independent judgment, and the ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all accounting activities.

• Salary: $110K to $125K per year (DOE)
• Fully remote. Preferably be located in Northern California.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other general ledger transactions.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide clear explanations and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Support AP, AR, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other core accounting functions.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Strengthen internal accounting controls, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial information.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting processes and consistently meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Proven ability to prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and identify root causes.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and related functions).
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA a plus.
• Public accounting or Big Four experience highly desired.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.